Sent here by an email that came a bit late?
Trying to explain to someone why you're responding after months of silence?
Getting in touch waaaaay after you met someone at a networking event?

You're in the right place:

www.BetterLateThanNever.email

By reading this webpage you've entered into a contract to refuse to feel guilt or make someone feel guilty over how long it takes to get back to someone, especially for non-urgent messages.

That doesn’t mean there aren't cases where prompt responses are important! If you're on a team planning a timely project, you can really hold people up by not responding. Or if you’ve promised a loved one something, they might really need you to do that promptly. It's up to you to figure out the policies or culture surrounding email/communication at your work or to establish expectations among the people you're working with or whose lives are intertwined with yours.

But don't let your brain convince you that the email exchange catching up with your old college roommate should give your neurons the same nervous energy as does an email from a colleague about a deadline coming up tomorrow.

Further reading:

If you want support in navigating interpersonal communication and creating systems for staying in touch with and getting back to people, email Masha@BoldAdulting.com to see if a coaching session is a good fit for you.

Bold Adulting’s Career Productivity coaching can help you (or your students) with communicating with the people they prioritize in their career path or life. You’ll learn simple strategies you can implement immediately for saving time and reducing effort while reaching out to the people who can help your career.

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